There is always a lot of spending once you get something new. With a bike, once you get the things you need (ie good leathers, helmet, etc) you are left with things you want (ie more chrome, etc). It happens to us all. Keep in mind that a lot of what you "want" in a bike, may add to it's bling or performance, but does little to enhance it's overall value. Sometimes, like others, I find myself throwing good money after bad. I guess it boils down to that little thing that sometimes eludes us all called common sense.....